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Staff Position

CNA
SSM Health St. Louis
Bridgeton, MO

$11-17/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care431 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$11-17/hour

Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.  Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
  • Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.  Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
  • Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
  • Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
  • Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors  their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.   Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.  Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
  • Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
  • Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.  Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
  • Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
  • Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
  • Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or equivalent and the completion of an approved CNA program

EXPERIENCE

  • One year experience

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you’ve chosen a career where patients matter—a lot.

Our mission and values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day.

2 South is a team oriented unit. This unit has 30 beds that mostly service our bariatric patients. We do see some gallbladder, urology, and wound patients. This is a team that welcomes new graduates as well as seasoned nurses. Come join us on 2 South!

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.
Tyler Argo
Tyler Argo

Facility

SSM Health DePaul Hospital- Saint Louis

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Compensation
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Culture
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Work Environment
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Dialysis (RN)
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SSM Health DePaul Hospital- Saint Louis
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 431 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS12303 De Paul DrBridgeton, MO 63044
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Employer

SSM Health

1.0rating(1 review)
Compensation
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Culture
3.8rating
Work Environment
4.3rating
About
SSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system. Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting. SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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